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ACL Injuries with NFL Players | Orthopedics Stories

ACL Injuries with NFL Players | Orthopedics

If you're at all a sports fan, or an athlete yourself, you've probably heard of the anterior cruciate ligament.

It's commonly injured.

Now a new study shows what happens to NFL players who are sidelined by their acl's, and it's not good news for players or fans and the owners.

Now, a ligament is a strong piece of connective tissue that connects bone to bone across a joint. The anterior cruciate ligament crosses with the posterior cruciate ligament in the center of the knee.

They control the backward and forward motion of the knee. The ACL in particular restrains excessive forward motion of the knee as well as the inward twisting or rotation of the knee.

In fact, the ACL is frequently injured in severe twisting injuries of the knee or with a sudden stop.

This new research in the American Journal of Sports Medicine looking specifically at ACL injuries in NFL players found those who suffer one of these injuries will likely never be the same player again.

Essentially, total yards and touchdowns were markedly diminished when they returned after surgery. (Read more about ACL Injuries with NFL Players | Orthopedics)

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ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN Stories

ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN

Jumping off rooftops, running through burning buildings, crashing cars, it's all in a day's work for Jeff Gibson. "I did Batman movies, Robocop, Conspiracy Theory, War of the Worlds."

Some would call Hollywood stuntman, Jeff Gibson, a dare-devil adrenaline machine. In addition to performing life-threatening stunts as a livelihood, Jeff also skydives, races cars and scuba-dives. But, it wasn't on the movie set or on the race track that sparked Jeff's battle with excruciating back pain. It was a simple house chore. (Read more about ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN)

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CATCHER'S MITTS CUSHIONING Stories

CATCHER'S MITTS CUSHIONING

They’re the guys on the baseball diamond that get the brunt of the bangup: catcher’s get run over, they destroy their knees by crouching all day long. And now, there’s evidence that they suffer significant hand trauma, perhaps, because their gloves aren’t protecting them enough.

It’s interesting in that modern catcher’s mitts have less padding than gloves used prior to the 1960’s. The glove is more flexible, allows a better handle on the ball, an easier release if the runner is going. But the downside is that perhaps, it’s putting the catchers at risk for short term and long term hand injury. (Read more about CATCHER'S MITTS CUSHIONING)

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Sports Medicine / Injuries Westchester, NY

Dr. Daniel Zelazny

Dr. Daniel Zelazny

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Hurt yourself during the holidays ice skating or playing basketball? If youve hurt your hand or sprained an ankle or injured yourself more seriously it is best you consult a sports medicine specialist who can advise you on the treatment you need. Board Certified Dr. Daniel Zelazny of Westchester, NY specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma and is based in Westchester. Get yourself treated by him as soon as possible and get back to playing the sport you love in no time at all.

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Reconstructive Orthopedic Pediatric Surgery Bronxville, Westchester County, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Does your child have a birth defect? Is this condition effecting other areas of the child life? Now is the time to take action and get your child the help he/she deserves. Defects can cause low self-esteem for a child, especially in the "appearances are everything" world we live in today. Appearance is only one reason for pediatric surgery. Many birth defects if untreated can lead to medical complications as the child gets older. At Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Bronxville, Westchester County, New York, they offer pediatric surgery to remove the birth defect.

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Woman (Gender) Knee Replacement

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Hip replacement, knee surgery, shoulder surgery, and other orthopedic procedures are performed expertly at Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine near White Plains, NY.

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Orthopedic Hip Surgery Westchester, NY

Dr. David Asprinio

Dr. David Asprinio

Westchester Medical Center
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Dr. David E. Asprinio is Director of Orthopedics at Westchester Medical Center, specializing in orthopaedic hip surgery and orthopaedic trauma. He is also Chairman and Program Director of New York Medical College - Department of Orthpaedic Surgery.

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Shoulder Pain Westchester, NY

Dr. Daniel Zelazny

Dr. Daniel Zelazny

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Hurt your shoulder at work or at home? Dont let your shoulder pain come in the way of your daily routine. Get treated for it by a specialist who knows what its all about. Board Certified Dr. Daniel Zelazny specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma and is based in Westchester, NY when it comes to orthopedic problems you can expect his skill and experience to make the difference.

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Joint Pain Bronxville, Westchester County, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Every time you move do you feel pain in your joints? Many things can cause you to feel joint pain, such as injury, infection, illness or arthritis. Don't continue to let the pain keep you from playing sports or a variety of other physical activities. Get help from the professionals at Lawrence Hospital Center of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. They specialize in relieving joint pain and getting you back in the game.

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Hip Pain Westchester, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Pain is not normal. One should not wake up with pain in their hip, leg or arm and feel the need to tough it out. Lawrence Hospital Center, located in Westchester, NY has a whole department of board-certified physicians that deal solely with pain management. And if your case is beyond a throbbing sensation the Department of Orthopedics can mend it surgically or through other innovative techniques.

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Hip Replacement Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Undergoing hip replacement surgery might be one of the most difficult decisions you ever make. That's why you need a hospital with surgeons who can offer an objective and compassionate diagnosis, so you have everything you need to get through this tough period. Consider the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in New Rochelle, New York for hip replacement surgery.

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Arthroscopy Fishkill and Rockland, NY

Dr Gregory Chiaramonte

Dr Gregory Chiaramonte

University Orthopedics, PC - Fishkill
200 Westage Business Center, Ste 115
Fishkill, NY 12524
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Want to undergo arthroscopy? Let Dr. Gregory Chiaramonte be your orthopedic surgeon of choice in Fishkill, New York for Duchess County and Rockland County. With over 30 years experience, he brings unmatched skill and experience to the job and can give you the treatment you need. Dr. Chiaramonte is affiliated to University Orthopedics.

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Reconstructive Orthopedic Hand Surgery Bronxville, Westchester County, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Looking for the right place to get reconstructive orthopedic hand surgery? Do you want a team of qualified, experienced individuals who you can trust? With over 12,000 orthopedic surgeries done, the staff at Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Bronxville, Westchester, New York, is ready to help you.

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Ligament Surgery Yonkers, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Finding a surgeon for ligament surgery can be a difficult task. First, you might think about what you need in a surgeon: skill, experience, compassion, dedication and affordability. The surgeons of the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine department of the Lawrence Hospital Center in Yonkers, New York encompass all of these qualities. If you need ligament surgery, the Lawrence Hospital Center is where you go.

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Orthopedic Surgeons New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Your knee has been aching a lot lately, and you're starting to worry that it might be a serious problem. Usually when a joint has been severely injured, it means surgery, and you want the best there is in orthopedic surgeons so that you can continue with life as if your injury had never happened. That's where the orthopedic surgeons of Lawrence Hospital Center near New Rochelle, New York come in. Having assembled a team of talented surgeons and rehabilitation experts for after care, you can rest easy knowing you are in talented and experienced hands.

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Hand Surgery Fishkill and Rockland

Dr Gregory Chiaramonte

Dr Gregory Chiaramonte

University Orthopedics, PC - Fishkill
200 Westage Business Center, Ste 115
Fishkill, NY 12524
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Looking forward to your hand surgery? Dr. Gregory Chiaramonte, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon in Fishkill serving Duchess County, Rockland County and the surrounding, offers state-of-the-art orthopedic treatment. His new relationship with University Orthopedics has taken his over 30 year-old practice to a new level.

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Knee Pain/Knee Surgery White Plains, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine specializes in treating knee and hip problems in Westchester, New York. Knee pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint that brings people to their doctor. With an increasingly active society, doctors are seeing an increase in the number of knee problems that they are treating. There are wide variety of causes and treatments of knee pain and just as many solutions to that pain.

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Hip Replacement Rockland, New York

Dr. Scott Russinoff

Dr. Scott Russinoff

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave.
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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If you are looking for a certified professional who is an expert in administering safe and effective hip replacement procedures in Rockland, New York, turn to Dr. Scott Russinoff. Dr. Russinoff and his friendly team of professionals at University Orthopaedics have the most innovative tools to help their experienced hands and minds. They specialize in personal care and will welcome you to their comfortable healing environment with open arms.

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Hip Replacement Westchester, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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The team at Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine near White Plains, NY performs hip replacement, knee surgery, arthroscopic procedures, ankle surgery, and shoulder surgery.

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Orthopedic Surgery Center White Plains, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Feeling trapped because of a joint injury or degenerative disease? You are not alone and you don't need to be trapped anymore. Reliable help is close to White Plains, NY at the Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of the Lawrence Hospital Center, and with surgeons on the medical staff with a dozen years of experience, you can feel safe in their hands.

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Meniscus Repair/Meniscal Tear New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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The knee is in use for almost every physical activity imaginable. It's a strong and flexible joint, but because of its constant use, it is prone to injury and degradation. A Meniscal tear means that you probably experience pain when bearing weight on your knee. The pain can make straightening your leg or getting out of the car extremely uncomfortable. If you're suffering from any of the symptoms of a Meniscal tear in the New Rochelle, New York area the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedic and Sports Medicine has experienced surgeons who can perform Meniscus Repair surgery and help get you're mobility back.

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Reconstructive Orthopedic Back Surgery Bronxville, Westchester County, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Do you have chronic back pain? Have you recently fallen victim to a back injury? You may not be aware that you are need of reconstructive orthopedic back surgery. Over a million people a year have some form of reconstructive surgery. The surgery brings function back to the injured area of the patient. A decade ago this surgery was thought to be impossible, but the staff at Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Bronxville, Westchester County, New York, is capable of such a surgery.

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Knee Pain Westchester, NY

Dr. Daniel Zelazny

Dr. Daniel Zelazny

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

Is your knee pain keeping you from enjoying your daily walks or aerobics routine? A simple thing like knee pain can put normal life out of gear and must be addressed as quickly as possible to prevent it from developing into anything more serious. Board Certified Dr. Daniel Zelazny of Westchester, Ny specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma and is based in Westchester. Get yourself treated by him as soon as possible and get back to doing the things you love.

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